⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 2 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 200g Paneer
• 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt
• 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 tbsp Tandoori Masala
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
• To taste Salt
• 1/2 cup Mint Leaves
• 1/4 cup Cilantro
• 1-2 Green Chilies
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 2 cloves Garlic

📖 Instructions

1. First things first: Let's prep the paneer! Cut your paneer into 1-inch cubes. Make sure to pat them dry with paper towels—this helps the marinade really stick. Trust me on this one!
2. Next, we whip up that amazing tandoori marinade. In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, tandoori masala, paprika, cumin, coriander, and salt. Whisk it all together until it's smooth and well combined—I like to get a little enthusiastic with the whisking, makes me feel like a real chef!
3. Now for the fun part: Marinate the paneer! Add the paneer cubes to the marinade, making sure each piece is nicely coated. Cover the bowl and pop it into the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or even better, overnight! The longer it marinates, the more flavor it will soak up!
4. Time to cook! Preheat your grill pan or oven to medium-high heat (around 400°F or 200°C). If you're using skewers, thread the paneer cubes onto them—leave a little space between each cube for even cooking.
5. If grilling, cook the paneer for 2-3 minutes per side, until it's beautifully golden brown and slightly charred. If baking, spread the paneer in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Meanwhile, let's make the chutney! In a blender, combine the mint leaves, cilantro, green chilies, ginger, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until you have a smooth, vibrant green paste. Add a little water if needed to adjust the consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed – a touch more lemon juice or salt might be just the ticket!
7. Serve it up! Once the paneer is cooked, serve it immediately with the mint chutney. Garnish with extra cilantro or a sprinkle of paprika for that extra pop of color and flavor. Enjoy!

📝 Notes

• For extra flavor, marinate the paneer overnight.
• Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your spice preference.
• If using skewers, make sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.